Pits on Arsia Mons (3-D)

These collapse pits probably formed when lava erupted from the side of Arsia Mons, draining underground magma reservoirs. The resulting voids collapse due to the weight of the solid lava above them.
May 29, 2012
CreditNASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS
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These collapse pits probably formed when lava erupted from the side of Arsia Mons, draining underground magma reservoirs. The resulting voids collapse due to the weight of the solid lava above them. These pits are distinct from impact craters as they do not have raised rims.

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